Freedom narratives of African American women : a study of 19th century writings /
Lewis, Janaka Bowman, 1981-
Freedom narratives of African American women : a study of 19th century writings / Janaka Bowman Lewis. - v, 176 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-172) and index.
Introduction: black women and the materiality of freedom -- Women writing black: literary glimpses into African American history -- Moving free: black women's bodies and freedom -- Elizabeth Keckley and freedom's labor -- "Fiction"ing freedom: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper's novelistic tradition -- Reflections on freedom, or freedom retold -- Epilogue: freedom's promise: coming of age narratives in African America.
"Stories of liberation from enslavement or oppression have become central to African American women's literature. An examination of the collective free identity of black women and their relationships to the community focuses on education, individual progress, marriage and family, labor, intellectual commitments and community rebuilding projects"--
9781476667782 (softcover : alk. paper)
2017038911
American literature--African American women authors--History and criticism.
American literature--History and criticism.--19th century
Slave narratives--History and criticism.--United States
African American women in literature.
Liberty in literature.
PS153.N5 / L457 2017
810.9/928708996073
Freedom narratives of African American women : a study of 19th century writings / Janaka Bowman Lewis. - v, 176 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-172) and index.
Introduction: black women and the materiality of freedom -- Women writing black: literary glimpses into African American history -- Moving free: black women's bodies and freedom -- Elizabeth Keckley and freedom's labor -- "Fiction"ing freedom: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper's novelistic tradition -- Reflections on freedom, or freedom retold -- Epilogue: freedom's promise: coming of age narratives in African America.
"Stories of liberation from enslavement or oppression have become central to African American women's literature. An examination of the collective free identity of black women and their relationships to the community focuses on education, individual progress, marriage and family, labor, intellectual commitments and community rebuilding projects"--
9781476667782 (softcover : alk. paper)
2017038911
American literature--African American women authors--History and criticism.
American literature--History and criticism.--19th century
Slave narratives--History and criticism.--United States
African American women in literature.
Liberty in literature.
PS153.N5 / L457 2017
810.9/928708996073